Lumænaut_

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Lumænaut_ ("we," "our," or "the site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit lumaenaut.com. The site is a personal blog and portfolio run by Alberto Del Valle. By using this website, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information collected automatically: When you visit the site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URL
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see below)

We do not require you to create an account or provide your name, email, or other personal data to use the site. The site does not offer comments, sign-ups, or contact forms that collect personal information.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, analyze traffic, and (where applicable) deliver and measure advertising.

  • Google Tag Manager (GTM) — Used to manage analytics and other tags. GTM may set cookies and collect data as described in Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense — If advertising is enabled on this site, Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies and other identifiers to show you ads (including personalized ads based on your interests), measure ad performance, and prevent fraud. You can learn more at How Google uses data in advertising.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality and your experience.

3. Third-Party Services and Advertising

This site may use third-party services that collect and process data on our behalf:

  • Google services — Including Google Tag Manager and, where applicable, Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or Your Ad Choices (NAI).

We do not sell your personal information. Data collected by third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site and improve content and experience
  • Operate, secure, and maintain the site
  • Where applicable, support advertising (including interest-based advertising) and measure its effectiveness
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Share and External Links

The site includes a "Share" feature that uses your browser's native share capability or copies the page URL to your clipboard. We do not receive or store any data from this action. The site also links to external sites (e.g. X, Reddit, GitHub). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; please review their policies before sharing information.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. We take reasonable steps to protect data, but no transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To opt out of personalized ads from Google, use Google Ads Settings. For other requests or questions about this policy, contact us (see below).

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. International Visitors

The site may be accessed from outside your country. By using the site, you consent to the transfer and processing of data in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised when changes are made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact the site owner at adelvalle@lumaenaut.com.